#10 Nat Harry: Agave Addict to Corn Crusader, A Spirited Discussion

Picture this: thirty‑year agave plants hauled by burro through Oaxacan dust, corn fields reborn as gold in your glass, and a mango eau‑de‑vie so juicy it will drive you mad. That wild collision of flavor and story is exactly what today’s guest, Nat Harry, lives for. Nat’s a former bartender turned spirits buyer, San Francisco World Spirits Competition judge, and newly minted author helps guide us towards what is truly important in the world of fine spirits. Expect to learn just how big of a geek I can be over spirits. Expect to hear us geek out on mezcal sustainability (“distilling coral‑reef liquor,” as one master sommelier quipped) , debunk “older is better” whiskey myths, and learn why the word “smooth” drives pros crazy....unless you ask the right follow‑up question. If you pour for a living or just pour over bottle labels for fun, stick around: this conversation is fun, fiery, and guaranteed to leave your tasting glass (and your notebook) overflowing. Service starts now.Links:-Nat's Instagram-Nat's Website-Cask-Omnivore Books-New York Kitchen and Letters-Leopold Bros-Kilchoman scotch-Rey Campero Mezcal-Mezcal Vago -Real Minero-Rhine Hall (Mango Eau de Vie)I talk to people in and around the service industry space, trying to make sense of this wild, beautiful mess of a life. You can find more of my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠my blog⁠⁠⁠⁠, and all my social links are at the bottom of that page.Classic Episodes You May Like:-#3:⁠My 1st and Most Powerful Conversation with Shane Alexander⁠As always, I’m just here taking notes, trying to figure out what it all means.Cheers